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I am now really, really biting at the bit to prune...
Posted by nickjoseph(5 Milwaukee, WI)
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steve_gwUpdated Nick, more than enough, should be fine.... Not to worry...
Anyone grow Pink Supreme Carpet Rose?
Posted by msrose(TX8)
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msrose(TX8)Updated The one I just planted in the front is actually a carpet rose. I do love the three Drift roses I have in the back though (Pink, Peach, and Sweet). In fact, I was out looking for Apricot today, but couldn't find it. I have a raised...
Suggestion for a new rose, please?
Posted by luvsflwrs(6B (Boston))
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luvsflwrs(6B (Boston))Updated Diane, that's a good idea, thanks! Comtesse, yes, there is a US Austin site, and that's where I got CPM from. I don't know why it didn't occur to me to check with them - I got the new catalog in the mail 3-4 weeks ago, and put it ...
Bloom Booster?
Posted by JaneGael
9 Comments
cleangeek(Zone 9)Updated Miracle Grow reformulated their Bloom Booster last year, it's now 15-30-15.
David Austin Roses
Posted by SRKS72 {Zone 8 - Palestine, TX}
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Sow_what? Southern California InlandUpdated Wow, you got two really beautiful roses at an unbelievable price. I'm familiar with both, and together they should make a lovely combination colorwise. I used two Tradescants on a central arbor, and flanked them with another upri...
Fertilizer Regimen
Posted by SoFL Rose z10
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michaelg(7a NC Mts)Updated Roses need 3x as much nitrogen as phosphate. Phosphate stays in the soil indefinitely, but available nitrogen leaches out in a month or so. If you use a high-P fertilizer like 5-10-5, you have to apply a 6-fold excess of P in orde...
Rose Scents
Posted by amberroses(10a)
9 Comments
SoFL Rose z10Updated Strongest for me is Oklahoma. Not my favorite scent, it's so heady and strong. But absolutely the strongest. Mr Lincoln is another very strongly scented rose that I find has a similar scent Jude the obscure is my favorite scent. I...
Rugasa rose-Therese Bugnet at Walmart!
Posted by summersrhythm_z6a
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summersrhythm_z6aUpdated Thanks Sam, I have been moving them around every night after work, I have to move 2 of them again tonight to bigger spots.... more ramblers, climbers are coming too. Something to do at lunch time, designing my back yard gardens. ...
Your best Hybrid Teas
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
37 Comments
fragrancenutter(Zone 10b)Updated I only like the super fragrant ones so my favourites are New Zealand, Barbra Streisand, Frederic Mistral, Firefighter, Double Delight, Memorial Day, Beverly, Papa Meilland, Blue Moon, Fragrant Cloud and Stainless Steel. Augusta L...
Double delight problems
Posted by Roselover1348(8)
28 Comments
fragrancenutter(Zone 10b)Updated I have grown DD in my dry and hot zone 10 climate for more than 15 years now and both my plants do great. They don't like my alkaline soil that much and can get chlorosis but this can be corrected with some citric acid and iron c...
Sunny Knockout Rose
Posted by kimberlysc(z7 SC)
23 Comments
dublinbay z6 (KS)Updated My neighbor grows it, and I have often admired it over the backyard fence. If anything, I think the yellow KO is prettier than the cherry red ones you see everywhere around town. My neighbor also has a pink KO that is very attrac...
Ridiculously Healthy Roses here in zone 4
Posted by celeste(zone 4 NH)
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jjpeace (zone 5 US/zone 6 Can)Updated Very beautiful Celeste. You have a beautiful garden.
More purple as it ages
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
5 Comments
sara_ann-z6bokUpdated Thanks Jim. Rosecandy, that's a dramatic difference, beautiful rose.
Rugosa-Robusta Rose
Posted by summersrhythm_z6a
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jerijen(Zone 10)Updated I've seen it -- I think in the San Jose Heritage Rose Garden -- I've got a photo somewhere, too. But that don't mean I can find it.
Roses for front landscaping
Posted by mjw0088
6 Comments
comtessedelacouche (10b S.Australia: hotdryMedclimate)Updated Ballerina might appeal - it makes a pretty container plant, sprays of apple-blossom flowers and the added bonus of cute little hips later in the season. You'd need to check with others re disease-resistance in your area. You can l...
ID this striped pink climber?
Posted by plectrudis (Zone 8b Central TX)(8b Central TX)
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plectrudis (Zone 8b Central TX)(8b Central TX)Updated Thanks for the detailed response, Jo! Especially the point about considering the background color--we'll keep that in mind if we decide to go for it. We have a fair number of rather aggressive roses, so I think one with a more re...
Mystery rose
Posted by deervssteve(9)
8 Comments
comtessedelacouche (10b S.Australia: hotdryMedclimate)Updated Is your rose that soft, cool pink? I thought it was white with pink buds! Jackie, yes, indeed, that's why I suggested AV as a possible alternative. Except that I'm not sure the flowers of AV are reflexing/ pompommy enough, and don...
Duchesse de Brubant
Posted by deervssteve(9)
2 Comments
deervssteve(9)Updated Okay, another mystery. From pictures I've looked at shape is ok, color not so much.
Recommend your store bought metal arch for a vigorous climber
Posted by Birchtree Zone 6b
5 Comments
Adrianne(7b Georgia)Updated Duratrel makes vinyl PVC trellises and arbors. They have a 20 year warranty, and are easy to assemble. Many different styles and price points. They come with metal stakes that when driven into the ground make them sturdy enough fo...
Not a fan of Knockouts...but!
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
26 Comments
BethC in 8a Dallas, TXUpdated KOs are no more prone to RRD than any other rose. A couple of reasons people think they are; one there are so darn many of them planted and two they are planted too close together. At least here they are in every bank, shopping ce...
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